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- Which department has recently (in November’ 24) organised the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Cluster Outreach Program in partnership with the Small Industrial Development Bank (SIDBI)?
1) Department of Economic Affairs
2) Department of Public Enterprises
3) Department of Revenue
4) Department of Financial Services
5) Department of ExpenditureAnswer-4) Department of Financial Services
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Cluster Outreach Program which was jointly organized by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
The launch took place in the presence of Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister for MSMEs (virtual presence from Gaya, Bihar); Pankaj Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Finance; Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for MSMEs, in Bengaluru. Nagaraju Maddirala, Secretary, DFS; Manoj Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director of SIDBI.
The Union Finance Minister also virtually launched 6 new Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Branches in Karnataka, located at Tumakuru, Raichur, Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru and Vijayapura, thus expanding SIDBI’s reach and financial assistance to MSMEs in these Clusters.
Sanction letters to five borrowers of Canara Bank were provided under the newly launched Tarun Plus category of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). - What was the allocated budget for the recently (in November’ 24) launched Scheme for “Strengthening the Medical Device Industry” by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda?
1)Rs.600 crores
2)Rs.1000 crores
3)Rs.1100 crores
4)Rs.500 crores
5)Rs.450 croresAnswer-4) Rs.500 crores
Explanation:
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers(MoC&F), launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry with an allocated budget of Rs.500 crores.
Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry is a comprehensive scheme which targets critical areas of the medical device industry, covering manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, development of common infrastructure and industry promotion.
Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, launched by the Government of India in 2020, has paved the way for growth and innovation, fostering industrial development, boosting manufacturing, and contributing to India’s self-reliance. - Name the Space TableTop Exercise that was recently (in November’ 24) conducted by the Defence Space Agency (DSA) in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Dharma Guardian
2) Garuda Shakti
3) Cyber Suraksha
4) Vajra Prahar
5) Antariksha AbhyasAnswer-5) Antariksha Abhyas
Explanation:
Defence Space Agency(DSA) of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) successfully conducted the Space Table Top Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 from 11th to 13th November 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
This first of its kind exercise helped in strengthening India’s space based operational capabilities, enhancing Indian Navy, Army and Air force services integration for space security.
The exercise consisted of focused discussions on emerging space technologies, space situational awareness and India’s space program. - Which country has recently (in November’ 24) received two water-jet-propelled Fast Interceptor Crafts (FICs) from the Indian Navy?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Mozambique
3) Maldives
4) Seychelles
5) MauritiusAnswer-2) Mozambique
Explanation:
Indian Navy (IN), under the Government of India (GoI), handed over two water-jet-propelled Fast Interceptor Crafts (FICs) to the Government of Mozambique as part of its capacity-building engagements with friendly foreign nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The FICs were delivered to Mozambique from India by the Indian Naval Ship INS Gharial to combat maritime terrorism and insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region
The High Commissioner of India in Mozambique Robert Shetkintong, Defence Adviser Colonel Puneet Attri, and Commander Rajan Chib of INS Gharial attended the handing over ceremony of FICs in Nacala, Mozambique and Ministry of National Defence, Augusto Casimiro Mueio accepted the craft on behalf of the Mozambique Government. - Which bank has recently (in November’ 24) partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to provide accessible solar financing for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) State Bank of IndiaAnswer-3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced a strategic partnership with Mumbai based IndusInd Bank Limited to facilitate accessible and affordable solar financing for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and promote solar energy adoption amongst MSEs.
This partnership will provide collateral-free solar financing to MSEs by offering loans ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2 crore.
These loans, contingent on the bank’s credit approval, require a 20% margin and come with competitive interest rates, offering terms of up to 7 years. This partnership is in line with TPREL’s vision of environmental responsibility and supports India’s sustainability goals, including the net-zero target by 2070. - What is the new timeline for marking a trading account as inactive that was recently (in November’ 24) set by the National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE)?
1) 24 months
2) 12 months
3) 18 months
4) 6 months
5) 36 monthsAnswer-1) 24 months
Explanation:
The National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE) has relaxed the norms regarding the definition of inactive trading account. It has changed the timeline for marking an account as inactive from 12 months to 24 months.
As per the NSE directions, existing clients who are inactive as per previous guidelines, but are active as per revised guidelines will be considered as active for trading only after updating their details.
As per revised norms, trades in Initial Public Offering (IPO), Mutual Funds(MF), Sovereign Gold Bonds(SGBs), Offer for Sale (OFS) and buybacks are also now to be considered as active accounts for trading.
Previously, only trading in equity, Futures and Options (F&O) commodities and currencies was considered for allowing the account to be active.
The inactive accounts identified based on the above mentioned criteria may be termed as “Inactive” by the Trading Member in Unique Client Code (UCC) database of all the respective changes. - Which book has recently (in November ‘24) won the 2024 Booker Prize, became the first book set in space to win the award?
1) James
2) Creation Lake
3) Held
4) The Safekeep
5) OrbitalAnswer-5) Orbital
Explanation:
British author Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize award for her fiction novel “Orbital” which has become the first book set in space to win the prize. The winner was announced by Chair of the 2024 judges, Edmund de Waal, at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate in London, the United Kingdom(UK).
Harvey becomes the 1st woman to win the award since 2019. Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo shared the award in 2019.
Samantha Harvey was awarded with 50,000 pound (USD 64,000) and a trophy, which was presented to her by Paul Lynch, winner of the Booker Prize 2023.
Orbital is the 2nd-shortest novel ever to win the Booker Prize - Who became the 1st Indian to win the “Miss Grand International (MGI) 2024” at MGI hall in Bangkok, Thailand?
1) Shivangi Desai
2) Rajashree Dowarah
3) Irene Dkhar
4) Rachel Gupta
5) Tanvi Raksam MarakAnswer-4) Rachel Gupta
Explanation:
Rachel Gupta from Jalandhar(Punjab) won the 12th edition of “Miss Grand International (MGI) 2024” standing out among contestants from more than 70 countries held at MGI hall in Bangkok (Thailand). She became the 1st Indian and 3rd Asian to be crowned MGI.
Thae Su Nyein, Miss Grand Myanmar 2023, was crowned as the second runner-up at MGI 2024.
She won the Miss Grand India title in August 2024, which paved the way for her to compete for the MGI title.
In addition to winning the main title, she also won the Grand Pageants Choice Award 2024. She will now serve as the global ambassador for MGI, promoting peace and stability worldwide.
With this win, she shares the record for the most global pageant crowns won by an Indian, along with former Miss Universe Lara Dutta.
In 2022, she won the title of “Miss Supertalent of the World” at the 15th edition of the pageant held in Paris, France. - Who was recently (in November’ 24) appointed as the Prime Minister of “Mauritius” for the third time?
1) Michel Barnier
2) Prithvirajsing Roopun
3) Navinchandra Ramgoolam
4) Anura kumara dissanayake
5) Pravind Kumar JugnauthAnswer-3) Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Explanation:
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam (77), the leader of the Labour Party, was appointed as the Prime Minister(PM) of Mauritius for the third time by the President Prithvirajsing Roopun , after his coalition Alliance du Changement won the parliamentary election. He took the oath of office on November 13, 2024 for a 5 year term and replaced Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, who has served as PM since 2017.
The opposition coalition secured a commanding victory with 62.6% of the vote, winning 60 of the 62 contested seats, while the People’s Alliance led by Jugnauth failed to win any seat.
It was the 12th election of Mauritius since the country attained independence in 1968. - Alix Didier Fils-Aime was recently (in November’ 24) sworn in as the interim Prime Minister of _____________(Country).
1) Haiti
2) Dominican Republic
3) Cuba
4) Jamaica
5) Trinidad and TobagoAnswer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
On November 11 2024, Alix Didier Fils-Aime (52), former president of Haiti’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister (PM) of Caribbean country Haiti at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti.
He replaced Garry Conille who was appointed as the PM in May 2024 and was dismissed by the Transitional Presidential Council(TPC) due to the continued political instability of the country.
The new government, formed with 18 ministers, will head Haiti’s transition until February 7, 2026.
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